Kashmir

Dubai emerges as major partner in J&K's development; Pak propaganda has no takers
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In October 2021, the first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two governments to develop real estate, industrial parks, super specialty hospital and more. In December last year the J&K Government signed a MoU with University College Birmingham (UCB) Dubai to explore potential progression opportunities through institutional partnership with vocational colleges and universities in Kashmir.
Infiltration bid on LoC foiled
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"In complete breach of the ongoing ceasefire understanding between the two armies across the ALoC, an infiltration by BAT was attempted in the Keran Sector of Kupwara district on January 1, 2022," the statement said. It went on to say that "swift action by the troops deployed at the LoC foiled the bid and eliminated the militant, later identified as Mohd Shabbir Malik, a Pakistani national, equipped with weapons, ammunition and warlike stores".
Kashmir terror blog charge sheet will have 'strong evidence': Police
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The accused running the terror blog called "Kashmirfight blog", including Srinagar Municipal Corporation's former Secretary Sofi Muhammad Akbar and his son, Tabish Akbar Rehmani, are presently in judicial custody and police said the charge sheet against them "is nearing completion and it contains strong evidence against the accused".
4 terrorists killed in 2 separate encounters in Kashmir in 12 hrs
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Police and security forces neutralized two terrorists in an anti-terrorist operation in Tral area of Awantipora while two terrorists were also killed in an encounter by Police and security forces in Shopian, taking the toll to four in the last 12 hours. "Based on specific information generated by Police regarding presence of terrorists in village Hardumir, Tral area of Awantipora, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Awantipora Police and Army,".
2 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter
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"Two unidentified terrorists killed. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered," the police said. Earlier in the day, a joint team of the police and the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about presence of terrorists.
Civilian killed, cop injured in terror attacks in Kashmir
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Police said a civilian identified as Rouf Ahmad Khan of Nawa Kadal was fired upon by terrorists outside his home. He was moved to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. Additional forces have reached the spot and an operation has been started to nab the attackers. "Terrorists fired upon a civilian namely Rouf Ahmad at Merjanpora, Eidgah PS Safakadal Srinagar.
This Christmas, bell will toll once again in Srinagar's abandoned church
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St Luke's church was built by Neve brothers, Dr Earnest Neve and Dr Arthur Neve in 1896 in the Dalgate area of Srinagar city close to the chest diseases hospital in the locality. These two Britishers were the pioneers of modern allopathic medicine in Kashmir. It was because of the huge goodwill the two had in Srinagar that locals are known to have lent a helping hand in building the church.
Kashmir: Youth saying no to guns, normalcy unnerve Pak, militant handlers
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Militants' plan to keep J&K burning is falling apart. They are looking for other means to keep militancy alive, as local recruitment in terror groups is on the decline in J&K. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, during the past 33 days, three Pakistani militants have been killed in Srinagar and there are reports about more foreign militants being present in the city.
Top LeT commander killed in Kashmir gunfight
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Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police Kashmir said that the wanted LeT commander was killed in a brief gunfight in the Harwan area. Kumar said, "Khalid, resident of Karachi, Pakistan, was active since 2016 and was active in the Harwan-Dhara belt."
Military deployment in Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir
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The UNSC instructed India "to progressively...minimise strength required for the support of the civil power in the maintenance of law and order". Pakistan had invaded the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on October 22, 1947, a commission was set up by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in January 1948 that adopted resolution 39. The Commission was called the UN Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP).
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